Lending

 

REDC as well as many other organizations are available to assist you in building and growing your business. We can introduce you to the broad spectrum of financial lending services available, from state-wide financial organizations to small community based groups.

 

Contact: Marci Wheeler, REDC Business Director
Rutland Economic Development Corporation
112 Quality Lane
Rutland, VT 05701
802-773-9147
802-773-8009 (fax)
mwheeler@rutlandeconomy.com

Call or send an e-mail to request a REDC loan application. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

 

SBDC

 

SBDC (Small Business Development Center)

Housed at REDC, the Small Business Development Center provides free technical assistance to starting and growing small businesses. Operated through the Vermont State College System, SBDC links businesses with higher education, state and federal programs, as well as other businesses.

The SBDC offers in-depth counseling assistance at no cost to ensure more successful start-ups of new enterprises and to strengthen existing firms. With access to a comprehensive resource and information library, the SBDC can provide business planning assistance, marketing help, referrals and much more. In addition, SBDC periodically sponsors low cost business training seminars on a variety of topics. For more information, contact REDC and ask about Small Business Development.

 

802-773-9147
www.vtsbdc.org

 

 

VEDA

 

VEDA Vermont Economic Development Authority

The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) is a state-wide organization that provides low-interest loans, mortgage insurance, revenue bonds, and a loss reserve fund to encourage small business loans by participating banks. VEDA can make direct loans to manufacturing firms and other eligible loans under state statute for the acquisition of land, building and improvements, machinery and equipment, and working capital. VEDA participation, as well as rates and terms, varies from program to program. For more information, you can contact VEDA directly at (802)223-7226.

 

www.veda.org

 

 

VT EPSCoR

 

VT EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research)

Experimental Programs to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) matches federal and instate funding sources to provide for state-based initiatives to build science and technology infrastructure. The four partners are higher education, state government, federal agencies, and the business community. Vermont is one of 19 states eligible for EPSCoR funds.

 

Cook Building
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405
802-656-7969
802-656-2950 (fax)